JOB TITLE Mobile Medical Unit: Regional Head Medical Doctor registered with the HPCSA
LOCATION North West province
SALARY R65 000.00 – R75 000.00

PROJECT OVERVIEW The Medical Doctor will deliver essential primary health care to conflict affected populations of the North West Area as part of the Mobile Medical Unit.

FUNCTIONAL LINKS
Internal: Health Advisor, Health officers, other clinic staff, Drivers and project support team
External: Community leaders, Directorate of health, local health providers

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Uphold the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence
? Respect the companies values at all times, both within and outside of working hours
? Know, understand, and comply with internal policies and procedures
? Adhere to Handbook and regulations
? Be prepared to work within your designated area and to relocate at short notice
? Work closely with all members of the health team to provide the highest possible quality of care
? Treat all patients and their relatives with respect and dignity
? Maintain confidentiality for all patients

Specific Responsibilities: Medical/Technical
Curative Health Care:

• Provide consultations for all patients attending mobile clinic with appropriate investigations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses based on
South African guidelines.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests as needed.
• Prescribe appropriate medications as per guidelines, ensuring patients understand instructions for dose and correct use.
• Identify all patients requiring secondary care and refer appropriately according to clinic protocol.
• Identify all patients requiring emergency care, stabilize condition and refer according to clinic protocols.
• Perform wound care and appropriate minor procedures using strict sterile techniques.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene at all times observing universal precautions.

Preventative Health Care:
• Identify all children and women requiring immunizations and refer appropriately as per clinic
• guidelines.
• Provide Family planning services for women including education, advice, prescription of
• appropriate method and follow up care.
• Provide antenatal care for pregnant women according to South African guidelines.
• Provide postnatal care and follow-up for women according to South African guidelines.
• Provide postnatal care for new-borns according to South African guidelines.
• Provide patients with education on prevention of illness, proper nutrition, and good hygiene
• practices.

Additional duties:
• Identify any outbreak prone diseases and immediately inform appropriate authorities further investigation and follow up.
• Keep clear and up to date records in a confidential manner and assist Health Manager in compilation of weekly and monthly reports
• Attend training sessions arranged by the Company and other organisations as and when required.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Management Team.

Staff Safety and Security

• Ensure personal understanding of Companies Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans as documented in the Companies
Security Plan.
• Comply with the Companies security procedures at all times, remaining aware of the security situation in office and clinic locations at all
times.
• Report any security incidents or concerns to the Companies Security Focal Point immediately.
• Report any issues regarding workplace practices to appropriate Management.

Logistics

• Ensure the MMU pharmacist and/or logistics team is notified of any needs regarding Medications, supplies and equipment in the clinic.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Vocational qualification MBChB or equivalent degree
Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Registered Medical practitioner Specialist in General Medicine, Family Medicine or Gynecology
Work experience
At least three years of post-qualification work experience in relevant field
Further two years of post-qualification work, plus specialization training.
One year of previous NGO experience, directly implementing a health project

Languages
Strong working knowledge of English and various Black Languages (spoken and written) Strong working knowledge of English and Various Black Languages

IT & Communications Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Working knowledge of Power Point

How to Apply

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

APPLY: All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV in a Word Format both in English. Your CV should also include contact details of two professional references, certificates, Copy of Last payslip and ID.